KitchenAid Ceramic Knife, Parer, 3-Inch

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Product Description

Style Name: Black 3-inch Paring Knife with Sheath

This 3-inch paring knife is expertly crafted from superior quality ceramic blades for precision and accuracy when cutting a variety of foods. Ceramic blades are sharper and retain their blade edge longer than traditional steel blade. The ergonomically designed handle provides exceptional comfort and durability with an accented endcap to provide a unique handle design. Includes a sheath for protection when stored.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

I bought this knife for my wife for Christmas (2011). She has loved the knife, but she has commented that it no longer cuts through tomato skins as easily as it did before. It only stayed sharp for 7 months. I don't believe that they can be sharpened. I will not be buying another Kitchen Aid Product if they misrepresent their products. I was generous with the two stars because it was a good knife while it was sharp.

I first bought this at Target about 6 months ago and then recently bought another one here on Amazon. It's a good thing I bought one at Target first or I would of believed all the bad reviews.

First like everyone says, when you get it, it is razor sharp. So incredibly sharp it will shave the hair off your arm. However some are saying it gets dull in a few months and there is no way to sharpen it. Here is where I want to tell everyone. Don't put it in the dishwasher!! It's supposed to be common knowledge not to put any of your good knifes in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent contains hard polishing particles which will take an edge off any good knife, metal or ceramic. I guess these guys who complain are just constantly resharpening their metal knives every couple weeks and never realize the reason they get dull is the dishwasher. It is true, you can not sharpen this knife, so don't put it in the dishwasher. Also, the blade chips easy if amateur cooks bang it against something harder than ceramic like a granite counter top. Just use this knife like any expensive high quality knife and use a wood or plastic HDPE type cutting board and you won't chip your edge.

The design feature I like most about this knife compared to other ceramic knives is the physical shape. The way the cutting edge extends far below the handle. This way you're not getting your knuckles in the food when you chop. Some complain that the blade breaks off because the whole blade width is not up in the handle. I've had no problem with this. The area where the blade connects to the handle is very thick. I imagine it would take a lot of force to break it off, the solution is just don't over-stress the knife. If it's not cutting don't force it. The same way you would do with any high quality knife.

This is a great price for a very high quality knife. I think more people just need to understand how to properly care for a good quality knife.

I bought this knife about 20 days ago the blade chipped all over and it is not sharp any more...i bought it for 30 dollars at target and i feel that i paid way too much for a knife that only worked for the first week. i don't recommend this knife to anyone.

I bought this knife at Target 2 or 3 years ago and paid $30 or $35 (that was money well spent, and this is an even better price). Best knife I have ever used. Not as sharp as when I bought, but it is still my go to knife after 1000's of uses (I have lots of knives, some that I paid a lot more for). After all this time it still will cut a soft tomato. Ceramic is very, very strong, but also brittle (like diamonds). Don't smash garlic or work around bones.

I've put it in the dishwasher, but after reading one of the comments about DW soap I will only hand wash after this.

Bluntly put, this knife is.. blunt. If you are used to properly sharp knives (which are normally a joy to use), then this one feels like a kitchen knife that is in need of sharpening. However because it is ceramic, you can't sharpen it with ease like a regular knife. I bought it at a department store in a pinch after moving, and frankly the price is far too much for what amount to a fragile, blunt knife. It gets a point for having a good handle and looking reasonably attractive. It's being replaced with some proper steel!

It’s very, very sharp. Sharper than anything I've ever used. It’s a wonderful tool in the kitchen. However, you MUST take proper care of it. Like ALL ceramic knives, it doesn't dull, it chips. The chips are permanent. Also, it doesn’t bend or deform, it breaks.

Don’t be dumb with it. Some common sense will make it last. Keep it away from other utensils in the dishwasher. Keep the edge protected in the drawer. Don't cut food sitting on a ceramic or glass plate. If you've dropped it onto a hard tile floor, you may have to toss it in the trash. If you’re using so much force that it breaks, you’re just an idiot.